A wealthy man is shot in his library and detective Ebenezer Gryce untangles the family's secrets. Green's pioneering American detective novel.
Books mentioned in The Leavenworth Case (7)
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare: “Nay, but hear me." Measure for Measure.”
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: “The pink of courtesy." Romeo and Juliet.”
Richard III by William Shakespeare: “A thing devised by the enemy." --Richard III”
Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare: “The baby figure of the giant mass Of things to come." --Troilus and Cressida.”
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare: “For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is, as she has proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true, Shall she be placed in my constant soul." --Merchant of Venice.”
Hamlet by William Shakespeare: ““Something is rotten in the State of Denmark.” Hamlet.”
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo: “Vous regardez une etoile pour deux motifs, parce qu’elle est lumineuse et parce qu’elle est impenetrable. … la femme.” Les Miserables.”
Books that mention The Leavenworth Case (1)
The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume: “Puts one in mind of 'The Leavenworth Case,' and all that sort of thing," said Felix, whose reading was of the lightest description.”